RE: More Radio Advise
The word "Cheap" tends to relate to "inferior quality". In the case of the radios mentioned above, well, a better word is inexpensive. The radios mentioned by Mike are good quality and very capable.
Any of the major brand manufacturers have low end, average, and high end radios available. As Opjose noted, there are reasons for choosing a radio with the capabilities you may not necessarily need right now, but will be there when you do need them.
CGr.